The Starland Vocal Band got the title "Afternoon Delight" from the late-afternoon appetizer menu at the restaurant Clyde's Of Georgetown in Washington, DC.
"Spoonman" by Soundgarden is about a real street performer in Seattle: Artis the Spoonman.
Sia Furler originally sent "Pretty Hurts" to Katy Perry, but she didn't see the email, so Beyonce ended up recording it instead.
In 1939, a polka craze swept America thanks to "Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)."
"Ghosttown" was Madonna's 45th chart-topper on the Dance Club Songs chart, breaking the record for the most #1s an artist has tallied on a single Billboard chart.
"Paper Planes" was inspired by M.I.A.'s hassles trying to get a visa to enter America.
Queen, Phish and The Stones are among our picks for the best band logos. Here are their histories and a design analysis from an expert.
From the lake in "Roundabout" to Sister Bluebird in "Starship Trooper," Jon Anderson talks about how nature and spirituality play into his lyrics for Yes.
The drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.
The Garbage drummer/songwriter produced the Nirvana album Nevermind, and Smashing Pumpkins' Gish and Siamese Dream.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have some rather unusual song titles - see if you can spot the real ones.
Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.